AR HB1881

Employers must pay all wages owed to discharged employees within 7 days of discharge or by the next regularly scheduled payday, whichever occurs first.

Employers must pay all wages owed to employees who voluntarily leave employment no later than the next regularly scheduled payday after the employee leaves.

Wages paid on commission, bonuses, and accrued vacation are due under the same payment timeline, unless a written agreement or collective bargaining agreement specifies a different time period.

Employers may pay final wages by personal delivery, certified mail, any method authorized in writing by the employee, or by direct deposit using the same method as previous wage payments.

Employers cannot withhold or divert any part of an employee's wages unless ordered by court, authorized by state or federal law, or authorized in writing by the employee for a lawful purpose.

Employers who fail to pay wages as required are liable for a civil penalty equal to the final wages owed or $100, whichever is greater.